"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The weather is warm and the sand is beckoning. That’s right: It’s time to break out the beach reads!

Looking for a beach read with depth? These memorable books stay with you long after summer ends and are well worth adding to ...

Let me paint you a picture. Clear blue skies above. Waves lapping gently at the shore. Children laughing somewhere in the distance. The smell of salt and sunscreen in the air. You reach into your ...